Zephyr: Zephyr
Through jazz, folk, rock, and imagination, the music on Zephyr unfurls like smoke rising from fragrant incense, floating and curling...
Masako Kunisada: M
The deep, soulful voice of Masako Kunisada warmly embraces the listener on her 2014 recording M, performing classic jazz tunes...
Blue Dot: Halo
United by a stellar theme of the universe, the Tokyo jazz quartet Blue Dot explores stars and galaxies on their...
Akane Matsumoto: Playing New York
New York-style jazz with a fresh Japanese take is the focus on 2010’s Playing New York, where popular Japanese pianist...
Shinpei Ruike & George Nakajima: N.40°
Art music from two musician artists, N.40° is sweet and stimulating, mellow and manic, alternating between states on this compelling...
Ryosuke Hashizume Group: Visible/Invisible
Music that takes you places, Visible/Invisible from the Ryosuke Hashizume Group presents six works of art from the saxophonist/composer, perfectly...
Maki Fujimura: Best Wishes
Glamorous Osaka-based singer Maki Fujimura enraptures the audience with her silky voice and energetic improvisation on this live album recorded...
Tokuhiro Doi Quartet: Amalthea
Tokuhiro Doi’s Amalthea from 2011 presents a modern jazz quartet from Japan led by the evocative tones of jazz clarinet....
Sanae Ishikawa: Grown-up Christmas Gift
Enterprising singer Sanae Ishikawa presents us with her passionate voice on Grown-up Christmas Gift from 2018, a mini-album celebrating classic...
Taihei Asakawa: Waltz for Debby
Although it may seem overly-ambitious to reinvent the classic 1961 Bill Evans Trio live recordings Waltz for Debby and Sunday...
Fumie Chiba Trio: Tip of Dream
Jazz pianist and composer Fumie Chiba’s Tip of Dream is a great example of modern jazz piano from Japan, displaying...
Trispace: Trispace
Inspired by a modern, clean European jazz sound, the jazz piano trio Trispace on their debut 2010 album brings to...
Michiyo Matsushita: Sally Gardens
Pianist Michiyo Matsushita’s Sally Gardens is a lively solo piano album featuring original compositions set against a few Irish folk...
Seiji Endo: Sakura Meditation
Sakura Meditation from pianist Seiji Endo is a gorgeous collection of evocative solo piano pieces. Through the ten tracks, Endo...
Sayaketts: Colors
At times light and carefree, yet also deeply and seriously musical, Sayaka Kishi’s “pure music” spirit shines beautifully on Colors....
Taihei Asakawa Trio: Touch of Winter
Taihei Asakawa’s beautiful Touch of Winter from 2013 is a contemplative jazz album rooted in calm emotion: Memory, melancholy, and...
Koichi Sato: Utopia
Utopia is the debut leader album for pianist Koichi Sato, who reaches for high standards in his original compositions and...
Ami Fukui: Amizm
Ami Fukui’s second album Amizm advertises “Mellow and Groovy” on the label, and delivers a nice package of funky, Electrik...
Hakuei Kim Trio: Open the Green Door
Modern to the point of futuristic, Open the Green Door features an exciting jazz piano trio with the pianist Hakuei...
Yasumasa Kumagai: I Need a Change, Too
Yasumasa Kumagai’s debut album from 2008, I Need a Change, Too, establishes his J Jazz hip hop concept with force:...
Hideaki Hori Trio: Unconditional Love
Unconditional Love is the 11th album from pianist Hideaki Hori and features his trio playing live at Nardis, a gem...
Akihiro Yoshimoto Quartet: Moving Color
Moving Color is the second album from saxophonist Akihiro Yoshimoto and his quartet. With eight original songs drawn from his...
Wataru Hamasaki Meets Akane Matsumoto Trio: Big Catch
“Swing & Blues” is the name of the game with Big Catch’s jazz quartet album from 2013. Undoubtedly, the concept...
Yukako Yamano: 1st Stage
Popular pianist Yukako Yamano’s 1st Stage is a rich and airy musical soufflé. Her catchy debut album from 2013 mixes...
Takako Yamada: The Flow of Time
Takako Yamada’s The Flow of Time features 11 original compositions from the pianist, a bold collection of exciting moods and...
Ko Omura: Introspect
Drummer Ko Omura leads the listener on his voyage of introspection on his debut album Introspect, portraying the colors and...
Taihei Asakawa: Catastrophe in Jazz
Jazz pianist Taihei Asakawa pushes boundaries on his 2011 release Catastrophe in Jazz. This modern jazz piano trio album is...
Sanae Ishikawa: Feel Like Makin’ Love
Tokyo-based jazz singer Sanae Ishikawa sings from her heart, presenting her full, confident voice on choice jazz standards with her...
Bungalow: Past Life
The jazz group Bungalow displays their original approach to modern art jazz on their second album, Past Life, from 2013....
Ayumi Koketsu: Rainbow Tales
Saxophonist Ayumi Koketsu creates exciting modern jazz on her third album Rainbow Tales from 2012, where she leads of group...